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Antioxidant (and
anti-bacterial)
Potassium Metabisulfite: an anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial additive. The recommended rate is 20 to 40
OR 50 ppm, the lesser amount for red, as it has bleaching characteristics. “Meta” is added at racking. It
can also be used for cleaning and chasing chlorine rinses.

Red wine is dosed with meta at the rate of 1/8 teaspoon per 5 gallons for 20 PPM.

Do NOT use if planning a malolactic fermentation. The sulfur level must be 10-20 ppm or less for malolactic
bacteria to survive. If you are planning a malolactic fermentation and are comfortable without its use, then go
without.

Campden Tablets are a tablet form of Sodium or Potassium Metabisulfite for use in
small lots. One tablet is 75-120 ppm in 1 gallon. We have seen ratings using both numbers. It makes us wary.
Read the label.

To further prevent oxidation, keep your fermenting
vessel topped up to minimize the air space as much as possible. Keep it topped up.

Use an airlock, keep the water level in it high enough. Check that the
bung and airlock unit have not been knocked off.

IF your wine is oxidized, fine it with pvpp: polylact or polyclar. This
fining agent reduces browning and enhances flavor.